Paris is Always a Good Idea Lettering

One of the best parts of my job is I never know what opportunities will head my way – and I was trilled to be asked to create the title lettering for the new Hallmark+ limited series “Paris is Always a Good Idea.” Starring Lacey Chabert, I loved updating the original book cover lettering in my own hand and adding a Lacey spin to it with her signature heart. I can’t wait to watch, it premieres July 30th!

Career-driven nonprofit executive Chelsea Martin (Chabert) travels to Paris with her confident rival-turned-ally, Jason Knightly (Foster) to secure a major donation but a heartfelt message from her late mother – and a loving push from her sister Annabelle (Hanssen) – sends her on an unexpected journey to reconnect with the three great loves she once left behind. From the rolling hills of Ireland to the magic of Paris and the sun-kissed vineyards of Spain, Chelsea retraces old footsteps and discovers that sometimes moving forward means first looking back. Starring Lacey Chabert, Scott Michael Foster, Rebecca Hanssen, Henry Czerny, Barbara Niven, Julien Samani and Alejandro Albarracín.

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May Memories

I’ll always remember May of 2026 as the month Theo arrived, but before and after his birth there were so many joyful moments I don’t want to forget, too! The month began with our May Day tradition of brining a basket to Grammy and Pop, celebrating Graham’s birthday, and lots of time outside (especially enjoying puddles leftover from the rain). I also took some photos around Hallmark HQ since it has been announced the Royals will build their new stadium on the site of our current offices! At work we celebrated Jess’s anniversary, I took advantage of the stork parking, and I worked my hardest to wrap up a font project and lots of other tasks leading up to my maternity leave.

We made s’mores in our outdoor fireplace both before and after Theo arrived, we celebrated Mother’s Day (a very pregnant holiday for me), toasted Holly and James at their Boulevard Brewing Co. wedding (with a cute Theo plus one), and after Theo’s birth enjoyed three weeks home with Dale as we adjusted to our new family member. Grant had his last day of school, we introduced Theo to friends (including Laura and Trixie and Asad when they came to KC), and we even made it to a play date at the end of the month! The month ended with Grammy and Aunt Edna’s birthday party and another chance to introduce Theo to our extended family. I know I’ll always cherish all these little and big memories!

Meeting Theo!

It was so joyful to introduce Theo to our families, both in the hospital and after returning home. He’s already been the sweetest addition to the family and I can’t wait to watch him grow!

March, April & May Home Progress

It’s been an exciting Spring at the house! We have been planning some landscape updates for awhile now, and it was SO exciting to see the Soil Service truck pull up with tons of new trees, shrubs and plants for the front and patio gardens. I can’t wait to see how the plants grow and mature over the yers and bring some color throughout the seasons! Inside, my focus has been on Grant and Theo’s rooms. We moved Grant to his big boy room right after his third birthday, but we needed to get the walls painted. His favorite color is blue and EB and GPa spent a weekend painting for us before baby brother arrived, we are so grateful! The nursery also needed some attention, mostly curtains and some new decor. We have officially been in the house for a year, and it is really starting to feel like ours.